If you’re looking for more helpful tips for writers, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been doing a lot of coaching for writers lately, so I figured it might be fun—after 25 years as a professional writer—to try to come up with a writing tip for every letter ofContinue Reading
When I first began writing novels, the most difficult emotional challenge was rejection. I had recently retired from a law teaching career, during which I published several successful casebooks and legal treatises, gaining a reputation as a very good writer. I somehow assumed that kind of success and recognition wouldContinue Reading
If you’re a writer who works from home, you may love the flexible hours, cozy office space, and lax wardrobe requirements, but you may also have one very concerning problem: keeping your creative juices flowing. Without the proper precautions, a work-from-home routine can sap your brain of its creative energiesContinue Reading
Do you have a creative writing sweet spot? You get to choose what to work on, when to work on it, and where and how. With all that freedom, you’d think that finding your creative sweet spot would be easy. Unfortunately, it often isn’t. As ancient Greek philosopher Thales ofContinue Reading
by Camela Thompson Oddly, the biggest physical hurdle in my career as an author is also the reason I started writing. I have systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease that can target one or many systems. My body’s immune cells don’t recognize friend from foe, and periods of stress canContinue Reading
Let’s face it. No matter how creative we are, sometimes the ideas slow down. We get stuck in the mucky middle of the novel. Or no matter how many walks we take, we can’t work out a nasty plot entanglement. Or our characters fall flat, or our blogs run stale.Continue Reading